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Book of Runes
Rune meanings
25
Medieval Studies
Graduate
01/05/2009

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Fehu

Definition

 prosperity, money, plentitude, wealth, satisfaction of physical and financial needs and requirements, goal, promotion/advancement, self-respect

Upright position: financial success, inheritance,assess your efforts and actions to answer your question, fulfillment of wishes pertaining to romance and relationships

Inverse position: failures in love, low financial expectations

 

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Uruz

Definition
passion, vitality, instincts, wildness, sexuality, fertility, the subconscious, primitive thought, irrationality, shaman experiences, rite de passage.

Inverse position: missing out on promotions and advancements. Learn and build up endurance for the next opportunity.

Upright position: important for the questions is to develop your strength,energy, and ability to endure. Advancement in careers after great effort.

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Thurisaz

Definition
poverty, painful outcome of a situation, discipline, insight/knowledge, introspection, focus

Upright position: Beware!. Protect yourself. A dilemma will occur for you.You must make an important decision. Think it through then act.

Inverse position: do not make hasty thoughtless decisions. Think first everything through or you will regret your decision or what is to come of the situation bringing bad results to your relationships and/or family.

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Ansuz

Definition
authoritative personality, leader, balance of spirit and body, justice, shaman, keen intuition.

Upright position: seek assistance, authority, business,learning,investigate,inquire, ask your elders to help you with your question. Maybe you will receive word or news from an elderly or authoritative person ( parent, teacher, relative, etc.) or an unknown wiser person. This knowledge given to you that you will learn about from another is a gift to you, a gift of knowledge or something associated with knowledge or learning.

Inverse position: is there an elderly person seeking assistance from you, or someone needing your time and energy that now you find is an inconvenience. Seek help with the matter. If traveling for business it could mean an unsuccessful trip or outcome.

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Raido

Definition
moving, motion,travel, change,communication, fate, searching, progress, life lessons will be learned, life goes on no matter what the outcome,

Upright position: a journey is coming up either physical or a souls journey, visit from a friend or relative, receiving news from a far away person,communication from afar, going on vacation or thinking planning one wanting a vacation to get away from it all.

Inverse position: cancellations of arrangements or plans, news from an unpleasant or unexpected person, not expecting news you hoped for, communication seems to be lost, changes you hoped for are not taking place yet. Time will come , do not let this spoil your mood.

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Kenaz

Definition
 wisdom keen intuition, solution of problems, creativity, inspiration, enlightenment,gaining knowledge, expression, " you will see the light"

Upright position: in terms of relationships: successful business relations, a couple will find a solution and end their argument , two friends will come to an agreement, with love: a man will give and a woman will receive, both will express love. In all relationships the circumstances are favorable. In terms of material: a man will deliver, a woman will receive. Men, take this hint to deliver your message or gift in order to receive much happiness in the future.

Inverse position: not taking advantage of the light that has been shone on you, not accepting the knowledge, being lazy, lagging behind. Or it can stand for a loss of friendship or breakup of business deals.

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Gebo

Definition
 gift either emotional or material, proposal/offer, relation, love, marriage, partnership, generosity, unexpected good luck, making connections, strengthening or confirming relations or commitments with gifts or offerings, could mean a birth of a child

no specific upright and inverse positions: it is always a good omen

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Wunjo

Definition
success, recognition , just reward, joy, blessedness, attainment of goals, satisfaction, fulfillment

Upward position: happiness , pleasure, satisfaction ,peace, calm. Usually is associated with fair haired people and traveling over water.

Inverse position: an emotional problem, love triangle, a third person is somehow involved

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Hagalaz

Definition
sudden loss, hard temptation, destruction, misfortune, accident, a drastic change

no upright or inverse positions:unexpected occurrences and changes of plans, sometimes a death.

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Nauthiz

Definition
 poverty, misery, responsibility, separation, obstacles, frustration

Upright position: troubles are coming up

Inverse position: a risky adventure that is possible to prevent.

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Isa

Definition
 inactivity, blockage, stagnation, potentials, patience, shades, revoke, rest.

No separate upright or inverse positions: no action at this moment, wait for the things to start changing by themselves

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Jera

Definition
 change, cycle, motion, movement, productivity, unavoidable development, just reward

no specific upright and inverse positions: recognition's and rewards after a long time waiting, receiving old debts,money,might be connected with the legal system, the law.

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Eihwaz

Definition
 change, initiation, confrontation to fear, turning point, death

no specific upright and inverse positions: change, a way out, and end

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Perth

Definition
new birth, mystery, magic, divine influence, fertility, sexuality, new beginning, prophecy

Upright position: a hidden secret, you do not know everything ,but you will soonl,
may receive information to help you or money to assist you.

Inverse position: prepare for a disappointment because information you have received recently will prove wrong or untrue

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Algiz

Definition
 protection, help, support, cooperation, warning

Upright position: a positive rune. You will find the road you took is the right one. There will solutions .

Inverse position: a warning,protect yourself, don`t let people or situations take advantage of you

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Sowelu

Definition
 success, positive energy, growth, power, activity, fertility, health

no upright nor inverse position: success, good times ahead, take care of your health , energy(the sun)

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Teiwaz/Tyr

Definition
 duty, discipline, responsibility, self-sacrificing, dispute, strength, physical injury, warrior's path

Upright position: a love affair, full of energy and activity, you will give your all to something and achieve positive results.

Inverse position: be wary of the opposite sex you are dealing with, they may not be as passionate and reliable as you are or want them to be. It may be a friend will interfere in the affair. Your business plans may fail because you did not give your full attention or energy.

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Berkana

Definition
celebration, fertility, health, new beginning, growth, removal of obstacles and barriers

Upright position: wedding or engagement is at hand for you or someone you know. Some type of family celebration is coming up, could also mean a birth within in the family is coming up

Inverse position: problems in the family, maybe relating to children or siblings, problems with pregnancy, problems between a couple.

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Ehwaz

Definition
transport, movement, assistance and help, energy, power, communication, willpower, imprudence, a horse throughout history is a symbol of power,strength and movement, travel and communication)

Upright position: the direction or path you are on now is the right one. Follow your heart and dreams to find happiness and the results you want. Change of residence, changing job positions, promotions, a change is coming up for the better.

Inverse position: be wary of deals not going through. Overseas trip in store?

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Mannaz

Definition
 self in relation to others, family, relations,school, associations

Upright position: in relation to others cooperation and respect is at hand in order for the good of all. If all business deals are agreed upon then you can profit in the near future ( 30 days ?). The question has to be interpreted in a way so that everyone involved can profit, succeed or get the most results.

Inverse position: watch your back, others are in the background. Be wary of signing any deals in which you will not get your rewards. Nobody will profit if things go as they are going.

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Laguz

Definition
just as a body of water can be calm and peaceful it can also mean danger and/or unpredictability, like peoples emotions. Fear, irrational thinking, secrets, intuition , paths of spiritual development,psychic, paranormal

Upright position: pay attention to your feelings ,but do not allow yourself to withdraw too deeply into yourself. Listen to what you are trying to tell yourself. A chance to achieve and progress yourself due to your intellect is at hand maybe( change of school?), a female may play an upcoming role pertaining to the question at hand with insight into the situation to put your fears at bay or fill you in where you don't have the answer. A woman may be wondering if she is pregnant.

Inverse position: do not dwell inside, go outside and be with others. Do not live in your unconscious mind and analyze everything ,enjoy what life has for you now, be aware of what is not seen.

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Inguz

Definition

work, productivity, growth, earthy,fertility

no upright and inverse positions: successes with fertility, new changes ,new plans, good business deals, profits, is a birth at hand?

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Dagaz

Definition
happiness, success, satisfaction, activity, realization of the wished way of life.

No upright and inverse positions: you can see the light now!, you will find a solution to your problem, significant change in life, the way you have always done something , thought of something to be will suddenly change.

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Othila

Definition
home, inheritance,heritage,property, land

Upright position: money, material gains ( donations, gifts, inheritance ,etc. ). Also remember that to inherit something , something else must be given up, perhaps you will inherit but also lose something else in exchange.

Inverse position: material loss, misfortune, damage, accident, failure, something is preventing you from receiving what is due you, or something will happen so that you wont receive what is due you.

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Wyrd/Odin

Definition

It is the Rune of karma and fate.

It has no place in the Runic alphabetical system.

It is only used when casting the Runes.

The Wyrd Rune is connected to the God Odin.

Indicates there is about to be a major change.

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